What was the result of the Press Club of India elections?

Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty's team won all office-bearer and managing committee positions with a 21-0 score.

Who were elected as other office-bearers at the Press Club of India?

Afzal Imam was elected secretary general, Jatin Gandhi as vice-president, Aditi Rajput as treasurer, and P R Sunil as joint secretary.

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Historic Election: Woman Takes Helm at Press Club

15 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty elected first woman president.
Her team secured a clean sweep of all positions.
Elections concluded with all office-bearers decided.

Historic Election: Woman Takes Helm at Press Club

Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty has been elected as the first woman president of the Press Club of India, marking a significant milestone. The elections, held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, saw Pisharoty's team achieve an unprecedented clean sweep.

Her team secured all available office-bearer and managing committee positions with a decisive 21-0 victory. Afzal Imam was elected as the new secretary general, while Jatin Gandhi emerged victorious as the vice-president. Aditi Rajput and P R Sunil were elected unopposed for the roles of Treasurer and Joint Secretary.